Northern California’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is seeking entries that reflect the best ideals of our profession — initiative, integrity, talent and compassion. Here’s a link for more information about the chapter’s contest (which shouldn’t be confused with the San Francisco Peninsula Press Club’s Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards). SPJ Norcal presents five special awards selected by its board of eirectors, and you can nominate candidates in any or all of these categories:

Journalist of the Year
Career Achievement
Distinguished Service
Unsung Hero
Meritorious SPJ Service. (A nomination letter is required.)

Entries are due Aug. 1.